![]() “It is something that's affordable that we want the community to be involved in. “What I think makes Wag-O-Ween really special is that it is accessible,” said Weymouth. Hog wild: Even with development looming, feral swine likely here to stay in Georgetown ![]() All of those will also be from 6 to 8 p.m. On Friday, there are several registration locations: Yappy Hour at The Alida, 412 Williamson Street in Savannah Fish Tales, 3203 Fort McAllister Road in Richmond Hill and Tanger Outlets, 200 Tanger Outlet Boulevard in Pooler. Registration and bag pick-up will be done Thursday at Service Brewing Company, 574 Indian Street, during their run club from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration can be done the day of the event in Pulaski Square, ahead of time online, or at a few events around the area. It includes entry both days as well as includes a treat destination map and doggy swag bag. The cost to register your dog for Wag-O-Ween is $10. The proceeds from Wag-O-Ween will help these struggling rescues provide veterinary care to the displaced pets while the event itself will build awareness on how to save lives by becoming a foster parent.” Tonya Rintye, Hipster Hound’s owner, said, “Local rescues have seen an unprecedented number of pet surrenders this past year. Hipster Hound, a local dog daycare offering other services and products, is also part of Wag-O-Ween's organizing. More: Found unwanted at a Savannah home, a clean and a trim gives a dog a new 'leash' on life “ the only rescue-run event that is raising money for every rescue that participates,” said Rachel Weymouth, marketing and events coordinator for Renegade Paws Rescue. We chose to have the Sara Portman Community Fund so that no matter what happened with Wag-o-Ween, no matter how big it got, or if it didn't grow, we'd always be able to honor her in that way,” said Taylor. Renegade was lucky enough to be the ones that were able to help her do that. “Her family wanted her legacy to continue. She would split the money between the Dachshund Rescue of America and a local rescue.” The rescue that received those funds changed each year, but after Portman died in 2020, that also changed. ![]() “By the time 2019 rolled around, she had probably over 200 treat stops and 11 or 12 sponsors. The Art Scene: Savannah could promote public art and engage with the community by painting some dogs ![]() More on local pets: As inflation and housing costs soar, so does overcrowding in Savannah's dog shelters What started as a pet parade grew over the years into an organized trick-or-treat event with dogs and humans dressed up going from business to business and stopping at booths in Savannah’s historic squares.įrom last year: 16th annual Wag-O-Ween brings ghoulish pooches, Halloween fun to downtown Savannah ![]() “Wag-O-Ween was started by Sara Portman as a way to raise funds for rescues,” said Jennifer Taylor, Director and co-founder of Renegade Paws Rescue. This is the third year Wag-O-Ween, a trick-or-treat event for pets, will be two days and stretch from River Street through the Starland District. One of Savannah’s cutest animal rescue fundraisers is back this weekend. View Gallery: Wag-o-ween animal costumes parade Halloween pet rescue ![]()
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